Slap Shot

This week on Forgotten Cinema, the Mikes lace up for "Slap Shot" (1977), the raunchy hockey comedy starring Paul Newman.

Mike Field finds the film hilarious, a snapshot of 70’s filmmaking with its gritty, almost indie style. Mike Butler, however, doesn’t find the comedy as effective; not because of the disparaging dialogue (he gets that it’s from a different time), but because the style itself feels lazy and wears thin.

Both agree that when the Hanson Brothers finally take the ice, the chaos they cause is wildly entertaining…though it takes nearly 48 minutes to get there. Holding the film together is Paul Newman, whose slimy yet irresistibly charming performance makes "Slap Shot" worth the watch, even if the humor doesn’t always hit.

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0:00 - Introduction

2:37 - Film Facts

11:43 - Film Discussion

32:03 - Reviews

38:44 - Who Would You Recommend This To?

43:49 - Why Is This Forgotten?

45:47 - Plugs

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